Seat Belts

Yes, we specialize in body repairs. But let’s bust some myths about seat belts, especially when visibility on the road is low.

1. Myth: Seat belts prevent escape from a burning or sinking car.
   Fact: Modern belts unbuckle with one click.

2. Myth: You don’t need a seat belt at low speeds.
   Fact: 80% of accidents happen at speeds under 65 km/h. Unbelted drivers face a 9 in 10 chance of fatal injury in head-on crashes.

3. Myth: You can hold a child during a crash.
   Fact: At just 30 km/h, a 7 kg child exerts 135 kg of force. You cannot hold on.

4. Myth: Seat belts aren’t needed for short trips.
   Fact: 75% of fatal accidents occur within 40 km of home.

5. Myth: Rear passengers don’t need to buckle up.
   Fact: They do—for their own and others' safety.

6. Myth: Behind the driver is the safest seat.
   Fact: The rear middle seat is safest—if you're buckled in.

7. Myth: It’s safer to be ejected in a crash.
   Fact: Ejected passengers survive in only 1 of 100 cases.

8. Myth: Airbags make seat belts unnecessary.
   Fact: Airbags deploy at 300 km/h and are designed to work with, not replace, seat belts.

9. Myth: Seat belts can injure you.
   Fact: Injuries from belts are minor compared to injuries without them.

10. Myth: Seat belts are uncomfortable.
    Fact: Adjusted properly, they’re safe and comfortable.